MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,775 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
near side front suspension rubber bump stop is missing.
nearside front headlamp dip beam image weak.
nearside front inner sill is corroded/holed.
off side front inner sill is corroded/holed.
offside front headlamp dip beam image weak.
service brake pedal anti slip rubber shows wear.
various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
near side front headlamp dip beam image/aim weak.
near side front inner sill section corroded/holed.
near side front suspension rubber bump stop missing.
off side front headlamp dip beam image/aim weak.
off side front inner sill section corroded/holed.
parking brake lever shows travel.
service brake pedal anti slip rubber shows wear.
various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
near side front inner sill corroded/holed.
off side front inner sill corroded/holed.
service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
near side front inner sill corroded/holed.
off side front inner sill corroded/holed.
service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
bonnet secondary retaining device ineffective.
off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.
service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
bonnet secondary retaining device ineffective.
off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.
service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.
parking brake lever shows travel.
service brake pedal anti slip rubber shows wear.
service brake pedal shows travel.
various light sources at the rear centre upper stop lamp are inoperative.
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
bonnet secondary retaining device is ineffective.
off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.
parking brake lever shows travel.
service brake pedal anti slip rubber shows wear.
service brake pedal shows travel.
various light sources at the rear centre upper stop lamp are inoperative.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres deep cracks bald
front shock absorbers weak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres deep cracks bald
exhaust bracket broken
front propshaft missing
front shock absorbers weak
play nearside rear anti roll bar bush
near side front wiper blade rubber split and is smearing the screen.
off side front tyre perished/cracked.
parking brake lever shows extensive travel.
rear anti roll bar off and near side mounting bush's show play.
service brake pedal anti slip rubber shows wear.
various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
near side front wiper blade rubber split and is smearing the screen.
off side front tyre perished/cracked.
parking brake lever shows extensive travel.
rear anti roll bar off and near side mounting bush's show play.
service brake pedal anti slip rubber shows wear.
various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
at least 1 light source at the rear upper stop lamp is inoperative.
parking brake lever shows travel.
service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.
various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Slight freeplay N/S Steering rackend
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DK55 HVS is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 2005 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 80,895 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK55 HVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DK55 HVS is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 November 2005.
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